Allergies & Pollen Count for Silver City, New Mexico

Today's Condition

0.9Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Chenopods

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

Pollen concentrations for Thursday will be rising in the moderate range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Research indicates that the ragweed season begins each year in the northern United States. Data collected in Minneapolis and St. Paul demonstrate that ragweed pollen is found in Minnesota as early as late July compared to early September in southern Texas. Likewise, pollen counts are highest in Minnesota during late August and early September compared to mid-October in Texas.